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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
ELT140H33ABV & LT140H38ABV
SERIES A HYDRO
LAWN TRACTORS
& MOWER
ATTACHMENTS
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER
product!
Before operating your mower, read
and follow the Important
Safety Instructions
(on Page 2), the other instructions
contained
in this manual and the accompanying
booklet, "About Power Mower
Safety".
Lawnmowers,
and all power equipment,
can be potentially
dangerous
if used improperly.
REMEMBER:
SAFETY REQUIRES
CAREFUL
USE IN
ACCORDANCE
WITH INSTRUCTIONS
AND COMMON
SENSE.
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INSTRUCTION
#3-4160 (I,R. 11/93)
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- Page 1 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for ELT140H33ABV & LT140H38ABV SERIES A HYDRO LAWN TRACTORS & MOWER ATTACHMENTS Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product! Before operating your mower, read and follow the Important Safety Instructions (on Page 2), the other instructions...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Install stability Is doubtful without first test driving over the any new SAFETY devices. terrain with blade OFF. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards. Keep assure that original standards are maintained. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
The nomenclature drawing above (Figure 1) shows the This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER OPP Series A LAWN TRACTORS. essential parts of the SNAPPER OPP Series A LAWN TRACTOR. It is recommended that all operators of this... -
Page 4: Wheel Drive
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STOPPING ENGINE: STOP ENGINEby turning the KEYSWITCH to "OFF". See Figure 2. "OFF' CONTROL LEVER SWITCH PUSH BLADE CONTROL LEVER "DOWN" STOP MOWER BLADE KEYSWffCH FIGURE 4 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service as required before each startup. -
Page 5: Starting And Operating
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO ADJUST OPERATOR'S SEAT WARM-UP ENGINE momentarily, then move the THROTTLE CONTROL downward out of "CHOKE" FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT: With engine stopped, loosen the ADJUSTING KNOBS on seat support. Sit in position until engine runs smoothly. Set desired Operator's seat and, while depressing the CLUTCH/_ speed. - Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO SET PARKING BRAKE Depress CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL. Pull PARKING BRAKE LEVER "UP" while releasing pedal. See (TWIN BLADE Figure 9. DECK DEFLECTOR SHOWN) PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DOWN" PULL PARKING FIGURE 11 FIGURE 9 DANGER Push CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL down to release DO Not Operate Mower Without Discharge PARKING BRAKE.
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Page 7: Maintenance
CONTROL LEVER "UP" to "ON". See Figure 13. SNAPPER Replacement Parts only. Contact your local SNAPPER Dealer for parts and service assist- ance. For the correct part or information for your particular mower, alway mention model and serial number. We recommend... -
Page 8: Hydro Transaxle
VIEW OF L.H, UNDERSIDE The hydro transaxle is not an item which requires OF TRACTOR scheduled maintenance. However, it should be inspected on a yearly basis by a qualified Snapper CLUTCH/BRAKE dealer to determine if it needs additional oil or PIVOT adjustment. -
Page 9: Battery Service
SERVICE BATTERY SERVICE STEERING SHAFT: Lightly coat the wear points of the Steering Shaft with 30 Wt. Motor Oil. Check the battery once each month. The battery is located underneath the Operator's seat. Unscrew the two seat ALL LINKAGE & PIVOT POINTS: Coat lightly adjusting knobs until the seat assembly can be lifted up and with 30 Wt. -
Page 10: Mower Drive Belt Adjustment
SERVICE MOWER SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS 8. Pull BLADE CONTROL LEVER up to "ON" position, then check the spring extension of the Keep the topside of the mower free of grass cuttings. BLADE CABLE. It should extend a minimum Buildup of clippings could cause belt problems and also of 3/8"... -
Page 11: Blade Brake Adjustment
SERVICE BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (SINGLE BLADE DECK) The BLADE BRAKE ASSEMBLY is designed to stop Blade rotation within 3 seconds after the BLADE CONTROL LEVER has been pushed downward to "OFF". Should the Blades not stop within 3 seconds, the BLADE BRAKE must be adjusted as follows: 1. - Page 12 Tighten the blade retaining capscrews to 70-80 foot pounds torque value. See Figure 28. LOCKWASHER BLADE PLACE SMALL STICK UNDER USE SNAPPER REAR OF DECK BLADE - ONLY! FIGURE 30 Using the small stick as a lever, lift up rear of deck and disconnect the rear lift cables.
- Page 13 SERVICE Disconnect DECK LIFT CABLE from front lift arm. See Figure 32. ADJUSTABLE _i...:_.. LIFT A R M , BLOCK HANGER ;TIGHTEN DECK LIFT REMOVE AND WASHER ADJUSTING SCREW DECK LIFT FIGURE 32 10. Remove hairpins from front deck hanger rod. See Figure 33.
- Page 14 SERVICE Push eccentric clockwise (towards R:H. side of TRACTOR DRIVE BELT SERVICE tractor) until free-play in steering wheel is minimized. Retighten nut. BELT REMOVAL Raise hood and disconnect spark plug wire. (FRONT) Depress CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL and lock into position by pulling PARKING BRAKE LEVER SHAFT "UP".
- Page 15 SERVICE If necessary, loosen front belt guide and move out of way. See Figure 40. TRACTION DRIVE" MOWERDRI PULLEY \,_ LoosE. F.O.T \ BELT _O,DE MOVE OUT OF W .Y DRIVE BEI NOTE CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED ANDLOCKED FIGURE 42 Loosen retaining nuts on fixed idler and tension FIGURE 40 idler pulleys and slide belt guides out enough to...
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Page 16: Belt Installation
SERVICE BELT INSTALLATION Place DRIVE BELT around TRACTION DRIVE PULLEY (top pulley on engine shaft). Place belt over CONTROL CRANK and between rear lift arm and tractor frame. See Figure 44. "DRIVE BELT ROUTING". Route belt around outside of FIXED IDLER PULLEY and inside of TENSION IDLER PULLEY. - Page 17 SERVICE LEVELING MOWER (Single Blade Deck) If required, adjust side-to-side level of With the mower sharpened and properly aligned, a mower deck by loosening the nut on the PIVOT BOLT and the SHOULDER SCREW level mower deck will insure a clean, even cut. The mower should be checked for levelness as follows: inside the ECCENTRIC BOLT.
- Page 18 SERVICE LEVELING MOWER (Twin Blade Deck) Place a 3" high block under the exact center of the With the blades sharpened and properly aligned, a level rear lip of the deck. mower deck will insure a clean, even cut. The mower should be checked for level as follows: Remove the lift cables from the rear lift brackets.
- Page 19 ELECTRICAL - Briggs & Stratton 14 HP Engine with Lights BLACK PEDAL SWITCH SEAT SWITCH IGNITION I BLACK I-'-_FIL._ GROUND OILPRESSURE SENSOR_ PINK YEI.LOW PINK /O.._ BLACK REEN BLACK UGHT H;AD SWITCH LIGHTS SOLENOI_._ IGNITION SWITCH GREEN L BATTERY BLACK TION ll POSI CI!_CUI T...
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Page 20: Year Limited Warranty
For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge, any part or parts found upon examination by the factory _#_ _i_ at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.